METROS MYSTERY RI DERS AN OVERVIEW RIDERS ADVISERY COUNCIL MAY 7 th - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

METRO’S MYSTERY RI DERS AN OVERVIEW RIDERS’ ADVISERY COUNCIL MAY 7 th , 2008

PURPOSE Objective assessment of system operations, customer service, and the � riding environment Provide Metro with detailed, objective and actionable data about day- � to-day riding on Metrorail and Metrobus Continuous stream of data � Representative sample of service operated � 95% of rail service quarterly � 95% of bus service annually � Monitor performance – identify areas requiring intervention – monitor � effects of intervention

METHOD Service Quality Inspections � Covert by design – inspectors are anonymous to staff and customers � Professional, trained inspectors � Assigned distribution of trips � Metrorail � � Rail Mezzanines Rail Platforms � Rail Routes � Metrobus � Bus Stops – Any cluster of stops that serves a Metrorail Station � Bus Routes �

METHOD Inspection criteria based upon: � Primary Research: � Customer Satisfaction Measurement (Quantitative Study) � Cumulative Knowledge from Focus Groups (Qualitative Research) � Public Perceptions of Transit Tracking Study � Secondary Research � Transportation Research Board � Industry Practices � Complaint Data Analysis � Input from RAC �

METHOD Inspection criteria designed for: � Importance to customers � Actionability by agency � Attributes are defined broken down into specific elements � Cleanliness of Number of litter items in Station Condition Stations Mezzanine

PROPOSED ATTRI BUTES RAIL ROUTE � Equipment Operations � Functional Header/Destination Signs � Updated/Legible System Map � Customer service � Audible PA � Functional Station Ahead Sign (When Applicable) � Crowding � Interior Physical Condition � Ripped/Cracked Seats � Graffiti/Etchings � Interior Cleanliness � Odor � Litter � Stains/Spills � Excrement/Biohazard � Vehicle Safety � Interior lights � Functional Doors � PA Announcements correct and understandable �

PROPOSED ATTRI BUTES RAIL STATION � Equipment Operations � Escalators Functioning � Elevators Functioning � Accurate Digital Signage � Functional Fare Vendors � Functional Fare Gates � System Map Displayed � Customer Service � Station Manager Present � Station Manager Demeanor – polite with correct information � Schedules/Brochures � Station Condition � Trash Can Status � Graffiti/Etchings � Interior Cleanliness � Odor � Litter � Stains/Spills � Excrement/Biohazard �

PROPOSED ATTRI BUTES RAIL STATION (Cont.) � Safety � Interior Lighting � Exterior Lighting � Transit Officers Visible � Uniformed Metro Personnel Visible � Operational Telephones �

PROPOSED ATTRI BUTES Bus Route � Equipment Operations � Farebox Operational � Functional Header Sign � Stop Cord Functioning � Doors Functioning � Customer Service � Audible PA � Transfer Request � Schedules Available � Driver in full Uniform � Arrival Time Performance � Destination Time Performance � Crowding � Physical Condition � Broken/Cracked Windows � Ripped/Cracked Seats � Graffiti/Etchings �

PROPOSED ATTRI BUTES Bus Route (Cont.) � Interior Cleanliness � Odor � Litter � Stains/Spills � Excrement/Biohazard � Safety � Driver Attention – No conversations or cell phone � Functional Wheelchair Lift �

PROPOSED ATTRI BUTES Bus Stop � Cleanliness � Odor � Litter � Stains/Spills � Excrement/Biohazard � Trash can status � Safety � Operational Telephones � Exterior Lighting � Transit Officer Visible � Uniformed Metro Personnel Visible � Shelter Condition � Broken/Cracked Windows � Cracked/Splintered Benches � Graffiti/Etchings � Roof leaks/cracks/holes �

REPORTI NG Reports will be generated quarterly � Reports will be distributed to all Operating Divisions for review � Egregious circumstance will be hot listed directly to the Project � Manager for prompt attention